By Erewunmi Peace In an extraordinary achievement for African music, Nigerian superstar Wizkid has become the first African artiste to surpass 9 billion streams on Spotify across all credits. This groundbreaking feat further cements Wizkid’s position as a global music icon, showcasing the growing influence of Afrobeats and African sounds on the international stage. Known […]
By Erewunmi Peace The media aide to Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has officially debunked widespread rumours that his principal is planning to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Addressing the media in Damaturu on Tuesday, July 23, the aide, Mamman Mohammed, described the defection claims as baseless, […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a significant political development, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda has officially emerged as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made today, July 24, 2025, during the party’s 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. Yilwatda’s emergence follows the recent resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje, […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a major development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially withdrawn fraud charges filed against Chief Oba Otudeko, Chairman of Honeywell Group, and Olabisi Onasanya, former Managing Director of First Bank Nigeria. The charges, which centered around the alleged mismanagement of a ₦12.3 billion loan facility, were struck out […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened trial proceedings against Bishop Katung Jonas and one Okewole Dayo over an alleged ₦178.8 million fraud involving over 44,000 Nigerians. According to testimonies presented before the Federal High Court in Jos, Plateau State, the bishop allegedly used church sermons and televised broadcasts to […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a significant political development, four senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defections were announced during Wednesday’s Senate plenary session, where the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read out their formal letters of defection. The Senators Who […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti State Command, has arraigned a woman, Abigail Brains Timothy, for allegedly defrauding a cleric and 65 other individuals of over ₦159 million in a fraudulent visa and job placement scheme. According to a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Tolulope Afolabi, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Telecommunications companies in Nigeria have attributed the recent decline in network quality to a surge in vandalism, infrastructure theft, and persistent damage from road construction activities. According to the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the disruptions experienced by millions of Nigerians are not due to negligence or lack of […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso held a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday, July 21, sparking renewed political speculation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso, who also served as Minister of Defence and is the national leader of the New Nigeria […]
By Erewunmi Peace A tragic incident occurred on Monday, July 22, as a National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officer was shot and killed during an anti-drug operation in Ita’nla, Ondo town. The officer, identified simply as Jide, died after being shot in the neck by suspected drug traffickers. According to reports, the NDLEA operatives […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has officially approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to secure over $21 billion in foreign loans as part of his 2025–2026 borrowing plan aimed at boosting national development. The Senate’s decision, made during plenary on Monday, July 22, follows months of deliberation and scrutiny of the proposed borrowing framework. […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a significant fiscal shift, Nigeria has reduced its debt servicing burden to below 50% of its total revenue — a sharp drop from the near-97% recorded in previous years. This was disclosed by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, during the PwC Executive Summit […]
By Erewunmi Peace In many parts of the world, the population is fairly balanced between men and women. But in a surprising number of countries, women significantly outnumber men — and the reasons behind this trend are both fascinating and complex. The Numbers Don’t Lie According to recent global demographic data, countries like Russia, The […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a move aimed at improving public safety and reducing civilian anxiety, the Nigerian Police Authority has reportedly issued a directive barring officers in plain clothes from carrying rifles. According to a report by Sahara Reporters, the decision was made to prevent such officers from being mistaken for terrorists, bandits, or armed […]
By Erewunmi Peace There was palpable tension at the National Assembly complex today as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, attempted to gain entry into the Senate chambers despite her suspension by the Red Chamber earlier this year. The senator, accompanied by her supporters and aides, arrived at the complex Monday morning but was denied […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a strong warning against extortion by its staff and Front-End Partners (FEPs), calling on Nigerians to report any illegal charges encountered during the National Identification Number (NIN) registration or related services. In an official statement released on Sunday, NIMC’s Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, reaffirmed the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 238 senior officers, including 12 Commissioners of Police (CPs) elevated to the prestigious rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). The decision was made during the Commission’s 24th plenary meeting, held between Tuesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 18, 2025, and […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a surprising political development, Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was made during a PDP stakeholders’ meeting held in Osogbo on Monday, July 22, and attended by […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a move aimed at improving public safety and reducing civilian anxiety, the Nigerian Police Authority has reportedly issued a directive barring officers in plain clothes from carrying rifles. According to a report by Sahara Reporters, the decision was made to prevent such officers from being mistaken for terrorists, bandits, or armed […]
By Erewunmi Peace Mohammed Babangida, son of former Nigerian Head of State Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has publicly dismissed claims that he rejected President Bola Tinubu’s appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). The clarification comes after a letter allegedly bearing his name and signature began circulating online, […]
